A Missouri judge who wore an Elvis Presley wig in his courtroom and played the singer’s music from his phone during court proceedings has agreed to a deal that would cut his career on the bench short. St. Charles County Circuit Judge Matthew Thornhill faces a six-month unpaid suspension under the deal he reached with a state board to avoid a disciplinary hearing. After the suspension, he would serve 18 months on the bench before resigning. The deal is awaiting final approval from the Missouri Supreme Court. The court agreed Thursday to accept 35 letters in support of Thornhill’s character.
